Tag: personal growth
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How My Mother’s Tragedy Inspired Me to Be a Better Parent
Seize the Day, Release Regrets Get Pregnant Fast My mom struggled with guilt and sorrow over time she felt she had squandered. She often expressed a desire to have been more present when my sister and I were younger. I wish she could have seen how involved she could still be in our lives, especially…
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Dark and Brooding Men: A Journey to Release
Get Pregnant Fast When my former partner shared that our relationship was far from what I believed, and that he had indulged in some extracurricular activities that certainly didn’t involve arts and crafts, my initial reaction was to YELL. Following that emotional explosion, I put on a brave face and pretended everything was perfectly fine.…
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The Essential Need to Hit the ‘Pause’ Button
Get Pregnant Fast “Cherish these moments,” seasoned parents often advise when they see young moms managing their little ones. “They fly by so quickly.” It’s the kind of guidance that new mothers might find irritating. When you’re in the thick of active parenting, the last thing you want to hear is that you should be…
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How My Relaxed Upbringing Led to My Overprotective Parenting Style
Get Pregnant Fast Every generation of parents seems to pick up the baton of “I’ll Parent Differently Than My Own” and takes off running, only to find their resolve gradually fading as they navigate the complexities of raising children. This tug-of-war between the desire to do things differently and the reality of parenthood is where…
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Parenting Wisdom: What Not To Do
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about the things you shouldn’t do. Life’s too short to waste time on regrets or unnecessary stress. Here’s a list of reminders to keep you grounded in the chaos of parenting: Don’t rush through life; every moment counts. Don’t shy away from indulging in dessert for breakfast—life’s too short! Don’t…
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Does a Woman’s ‘Second Prime’ Start at 40?
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in Eastern Europe during the late 1980s, I often heard my mother and her friends talk about what they called “old-age wisdom”: “A woman’s second prime begins at forty.” As a skeptical teenager, I dismissed their beliefs, attributing them to countless hours spent waiting in long lines. How could anyone’s…
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Rediscovering Day Dates with My Partner: The Unseen Benefit of Preschool
Get Pregnant Fast Today, my partner and I embarked on a day date — a delightful twist on the classic evening outing, minus the babysitters and the late-night cocktails. Well, at least the latter is true until I opted for a refreshing Mexican Mule at lunch, which certainly added a hint of festivity to our…
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Embracing ‘Yes’ for Ourselves: A Mother’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, we often find ourselves uttering the word “no” far too frequently. No, you can’t have that snack right now. No, you’re not borrowing the car tonight. No, I’m not going to scold your sibling for taking your favorite book. We craft excuses to stay cozy at home on chilly winter…
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10 Reasons to Appreciate Your Teenager
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, teenagers. Often seen as smart-alecky, eye-rolling, selfie-snapping creatures who seem to inhabit a realm all their own. While they certainly earn their share of eye rolls, there are plenty of amazing qualities that shine through—especially when your patience is teetering on the edge. Here are 10 reasons to embrace and appreciate…